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Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.\nAs part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.\nAs the Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting high-value new business opportunities across the UAE real estate market. You will have to apply a consultative and strategic approach to business development, with a focus on opportunities that require deeper commercial understanding, multiple stakeholder engagement and longer sales cycles. You will build relationships with key decision-makers, develop a detailed understanding of each client's business, market position and commercial objectives, and use data, analytics and market insights to demonstrate measurable value. You will own opportunities throughout the full sales cycle, from prospecting and initial engagement through discovery, solution development, commercial negotiation and contract completion. Success requires strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, persistence and the ability to build compelling business cases that support customers in making informed commercial decisions.\nIn this role, you will:\nIdentify and develop high-value new business opportunities through networking, market intelligence, competitor analysis, government registration sources and targeted prospecting.\nBuild, maintain and convert a strong, well-qualified pipeline, taking full ownership of opportunities throughout the sales cycle.\nDevelop relationships with business owners, CEOs, Managing Directors and other senior decision-makers within real estate organisations.\nConduct detailed discovery to understand prospective clients' business models, commercial objectives, areas of operation, property portfolios, advertising strategies and growth ambitions.\nDevelop an expert understanding of each prospective client's areas of focus, including communities, property types, transaction segments and target audiences.\nUse website analytics, audience data, market intelligence and internal datasets to identify opportunities and demonstrate the potential commercial value of Bayut and dubizzle.\nTranslate complex data and market insights into clear commercial recommendations tailored to the client's objectives.\nAnalyse prospective clients' existing advertising activity, digital presence, market exposure and competitive position to identify opportunities for improved performance and return on investment.\nDevelop evidence-based business cases that demonstrate value beyond price and clearly articulate the commercial benefits of partnering with Bayut and dubizzle.\nManage opportunities involving extended sales cycles, maintaining momentum through structured follow-ups, stakeholder engagement and clearly defined next steps.\nUnderstand prospective clients' existing commercial commitments and develop appropriate engagement strategies based on their current position, business requirements and future objectives.\nLead commercial discussions with prospective clients, balancing customer requirements with the commercial objectives and policies of the business.\nStructure and negotiate agreements involving multiple commercial considerations, ensuring proposals are commercially sustainable and aligned with internal approval requirements.\nNavigate objections and competing priorities through consultative, value-led negotiation.\nCoordinate with Sales Leadership, Sales Support, Strategy and other internal stakeholders to develop and execute appropriate commercial solutions.\nMaintain detailed and accurate CRM records covering pipeline value, customer engagement, commercial discussions, next steps, expected closing dates and associated risks.\nProvide accurate forecasting and maintain clear visibility of opportunities throughout the pipeline.\nEnsure successful handover and onboarding of newly acquired customers, including complete documentation and clear communication of the client's objectives and agreed commercial structure.\nMaintain strong knowledge of the UAE real estate market, property regulations, major developments, competitor activity, digital advertising trends and evolving customer requirements.\nMeet or exceed individual revenue, acquisition, pipeline and activity targets established by management.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant commercial experience.\nValid UAE driving licence.\nMinimum 5 years of relevant experience; 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